Edelbrock Carburetor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HatGuy · 03-04-2006, 08:37 AM

I want to change my carburetor to an Edelbrock carburetor. Is a 1400 with electric choke a good move and should I just keep the stock manifold or change to a Edelbrock 2101. My blazer is just a dailey driver With a bone stock motor.
One more question. Where is a good place to buy this carb.?

Thanks guys

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-04-2006, 08:43 AM

Me personally, if it's the OE equipment your gonna replace I would just
remove the carb and intake as a unit, box it up, and keep it on a shelf,
as for where to buy, www.jegs.com and or www.summitracing.com

just remember not to go overboard (To big of intake or to much cfm's)

Huck · 03-04-2006, 09:20 AM

I've tried several variations---the edelbrock 1406 with electric choke is about as good a choice as you can get. Rather then going to a different intake, I recommend you stay with the original --just use an adapter for the different size venturi holes (orig small and big oO---Edelbrock= oooo). Going to a "performance intake" only resulted in a drop in gas mileage for me. Intakes really need to be matched to cam shafts to get the desired results. That also goes for exhaust headers. Staying close to stock has worked better for me in every case. The exceptions are---go to an HEI distributor eliminating the points and condenser---much better reliability. Also go to the internally regulated altinator eliminating the voltage regulator with mechanical points. Better charging. My .02

HatGuy · 03-04-2006, 11:36 AM

Thanks Huck,
You just saved me about 115.00.
I allready put in the HEI distributor.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-04-2006, 03:48 PM

You cannot go wrong with the carb upgrade I run a edelbrock on my daily driven blazer and it has worked great in the 3 years its been on there..

**jamie72** · 03-04-2006, 05:03 PM

i agree with huck, i got a 1406 on my blazer(along with the other mods he mentioned) but i got an aluminum intake,i dought it would matter to you in texas,but my blazer is cold natured and it helps it warm up a little faster,unlike huck i`m not retired and i got to drive to work in some pretty cold mornings

just make sure you get the eletric choke, i got a 1405 and its a manual, i hate it....

72armyswbtruck · 03-04-2006, 07:20 PM

I agree, go with that electric choke, I had a manual choke and hated it. JM2C

HatGuy · 03-05-2006, 01:25 AM

Whats the differance in a 1400 and a 1406?

What Part number adapter plate do I need?

Thanks

03-04-2006, 08:37 AM	#1
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Edelbrock Carburetor I want to change my carburetor to an Edelbrock carburetor. Is a 1400 with electric choke a good move and should I just keep the stock manifold or change to a Edelbrock 2101. My blazer is just a dailey driver With a bone stock motor. One more question. Where is a good place to buy this carb.? Thanks guys __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

03-04-2006, 08:43 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Edelbrock Carburetor Me personally, if it's the OE equipment your gonna replace I would just remove the carb and intake as a unit, box it up, and keep it on a shelf, as for where to buy, www.jegs.com and or www.summitracing.com just remember not to go overboard (To big of intake or to much cfm's) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 03-04-2006 at 08:44 AM.

03-04-2006, 09:20 AM	#3
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Edelbrock Carburetor I've tried several variations---the edelbrock 1406 with electric choke is about as good a choice as you can get. Rather then going to a different intake, I recommend you stay with the original --just use an adapter for the different size venturi holes (orig small and big oO---Edelbrock= oooo). Going to a "performance intake" only resulted in a drop in gas mileage for me. Intakes really need to be matched to cam shafts to get the desired results. That also goes for exhaust headers. Staying close to stock has worked better for me in every case. The exceptions are---go to an HEI distributor eliminating the points and condenser---much better reliability. Also go to the internally regulated altinator eliminating the voltage regulator with mechanical points. Better charging. My .02

03-04-2006, 11:36 AM	#4
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Re: Edelbrock Carburetor Thanks Huck, You just saved me about 115.00. I allready put in the HEI distributor. __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

03-04-2006, 03:48 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Edelbrock Carburetor You cannot go wrong with the carb upgrade I run a edelbrock on my daily driven blazer and it has worked great in the 3 years its been on there.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-04-2006, 05:03 PM	#6
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Edelbrock Carburetor i agree with huck, i got a 1406 on my blazer(along with the other mods he mentioned) but i got an aluminum intake,i dought it would matter to you in texas,but my blazer is cold natured and it helps it warm up a little faster,unlike huck i`m not retired and i got to drive to work in some pretty cold mornings just make sure you get the eletric choke, i got a 1405 and its a manual, i hate it.... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com Last edited by jamie72; 03-04-2006 at 05:04 PM.

03-04-2006, 07:20 PM	#7
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Edelbrock Carburetor I agree, go with that electric choke, I had a manual choke and hated it. JM2C __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-05-2006, 01:25 AM	#8
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Re: Edelbrock Carburetor Whats the differance in a 1400 and a 1406? What Part number adapter plate do I need? Thanks __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html Last edited by HatGuy; 03-05-2006 at 01:27 AM.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.